WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters. The waterslide made to look like the type Mayan Temple found in Mexico sends terrified thrill-seekers up to 35-miles-per-hour down a 60-foot-long chute through a tunnel surrounded by 14-foot-long nurse sharks and Caribbean Reef sharks swimming in crystal clear waters.Aptly called “The Leap of Faith” – the terror-slide is part of the incredible Aquaventure, Paradise Island resort of the Bahamas. Vice President of Marine Operations, Mark Gsellman explained why the slide is so popular with the visitors to his resort
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .